Author Bio Billy Kaderli pursued French Cooking with a passion working at the 3 Star, Celestial Restaurant as well as La Maisonette, a 5 star restaurant in Cincinnati, Ohio. At the age of 27 he purchased his own restaurant, Luther’s, in Santa Cruz, California in 1979. Dean Witter Reynolds recognized his drive and business acumen and recruited him in 1985. He quickly became a member of the Director’s Club for excellent performance and new account production and rose to the position of Branch Manager of the Aptos, California office in 1988. Always on the fast track, Billy retired at the age of 38 to begin exploring the world. In May, 2003 he began the popular RetireEarlyLifestyle.com Website. After significant volunteer work in Chapala, Mexico from 1996-2002, he co-authored The Adventurer's Guide to Early Retirement, A Common Sense Approach in 2005, which is now in its 3rd edition and has sold in 40 countries worldwide. His latest book, The Adventurer’s Guide to Chapala Living, is also available on his website. Billy is a regular contributor to The Motley Fool Rule Your Retirement Newsletter. He has been featured in Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, SmartMoney, and interviewed on Newsradio 620 KTAR, in Phoenix, Arizona, on Clark Howard's, nationally syndicated consumer advocate program The Clark Howard Show, and his retirement story was featured in an interview by Nicole McGregor on 12 News Today, KPNX/NBC, Phoenix, Arizona. Billy has been published or interviewed in various newspapers and digital media around the country and the globe, such as Good Morning Chiangmai NEWS, and Laos Aviation in-flight magazine, Asset Builder, The Arizona Tribune, Bankrate.com, FOXBusiness, and BoomersTV, Redefining Life After Fifty! His personal retirement story was also featured in Bob Clyatt's book, Work Less, Live More as an example of retirees on the move and The Gone Fishin’ Portfolio by Alexander Green. His hobbies include: world travel, fine cuisine, photography, coaching sports, playing tennis, being in nature, outdoor activities, and the world of finance. |
